Liverpool recorded a comfortable start to their pre-season fixtures with a 4-0 win against Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park.

A healthy crowd was on hand to watch Jurgen Klopp's men get the better of an entertaining friendly courtesy of two in each half goals from James Milner, Marko Grujic, Pedro Chirivella and Ben Woodburn.

Still without the likes of Philippe Coutinho, Mohamed Salah, Adam Lallana and Sadio Mane, Klopp still opted to play two completely separate sides, with the first half side having much the more familiar look to it.

Liverpool should have been ahead on 43 seconds. Daniel Sturridge floated a great ball through for Sheyi Ojo who had drifted took it on his chest past Scott Davies but his left foot effort was well wide.

Rovers responded instantly though and a good cross from the left was met by last year's top scorer Andy Cook and he'll be wondering how he put his header wide.

Liverpool were dominating possession not unexpectedly and won a succession of corners.

From one Milner's delivery was flicked on perfectly by Lucas Leiva but Joel Matip at the back post somehow turned his effort over the bar. The centre-back will want to put a few more of those chances away this season.

Grujic was keen to get forward and when Sturridge found him in the box, his powerful shot on the turn was pushed away by Scott Davies. Sturridge had continued his movement but the rebound just evaded him.

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Ben Woodburn of Liverpool comes down in tranmere's box for a penalty (Image: 2017 Liverpool FC)